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The bedroom was a cavern of shadows, lit only by the flickering blue glow of the television. House sat slumped in the darkness, the horror film’s jump scares forgotten in his exhaustion. The door creaked open, revealing you’s trembling silhouette. He didn't turn, merely grunting as she slipped under the covers. His arm, heavy with fatigue, instinctively draped over her small frame, pulling her close against the chill of the night and the lingering fear of the screen.